Product Details

• Actors: Jody Cox, Frank Michael Liu, Anne Baxter, James Whitmore, Pat Hingle
• Directors: Jody Cox
• Format: NTSC
• Region: All Regions
• Number of discs: 1
• Studio: Sound Resources
• DVD Release Date: May 11, 2004
• Run Time: 122 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00024E6BS
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #251,076 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

"Lex Live" showcases Glass Hammer’s legendary 8-member NEARfest 2003 lineup featuring Steve Babb, Fred Schendel, Walter Moore, Matt Mendians and Susie Bogdanowicz. Glass Hammer’s highly acclaimed "Lex Rex" album is performed in near-entirety, along with music from Chronometree and Perelandra. Prog fans will discover a high-energy symphonic-rock concert, with an edgier incarnation of the band than their studio albums reveal. Progressive-metal drummer Matt Mendians sees to that, as does front-man and guitarist Walter Moore. The keyboard sounds are as big as ever though, and keyboard-wizard Fred Schendel delivers his greatest performance ever.

In a recent Background Magazine (Holland) article, Henri Strik calls Glass Hammer’s "Lex Rex" a "masterpiece," and names Glass Hammer as "America’s leading prog band." 1340.mag.com names Glass Hammer as its pick for number one indie-group of the year, and the "band to watch explode in 2004" Lex Live will put to rest any doubts that Glass Hammer has risen to the top-spot of the American prog scene. The one hour long bonus features section includes behind-the-scenes footage, rehearsals, other concert appearances and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I Like IT !!!!!!!, August 26, 2005

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NEOPROG RAN (EL PASO TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Glass Hammer - Lex Live (DVD)

Solid progressive music influenced by Yes and ELP with the emphasis on Emerson. All musicians are top notch. Of note is the wizard on keyboards, the true heart of the band. The female background singers add a nice touch and each song is a musical journey which is the way it should be. One star was deducted for displaying all the classic symptoms of Dream Theater and Flower King disease-- too much meandering and dabbling in the instrumental parts- some are too extended and could benefit from editing. A good DVD that should be in all progressive music fan's collections. There is only a handful of American prog bands and this one along with the Hoax and Illuvator are the best.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive Stuff!, July 18, 2004

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Ed "sooperted" (Belfast, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Glass Hammer - Lex Live (DVD)

I can't better any of the more in-depth reviews posted here so I won't bother to try! I only wish to raise one point. Like an earlier reviewer I have an extensive list of music DVDs (Rush, Yes, Dream Theater, Led Zeppelin etc.) and I have watched them all to varying degrees of repetition with one exception...

Lex Live stands head and shoulders above all my DVDs irrespective of quality of sound, lighting, camera work and all the other marks that DVDs are "supposed" to hit for one reason and that reason is sheer enjoyment! The music is heart-felt and performed with consumate skill and the performance is nothing short of addictive. I've had this disc on constant rotation since I bought it (in fact, when I watch a movie on DVD, Lex Live comes out, the movie goes in and then Lex Live goes back in again once the movie's over!)

With Lex Live being constantly played in preference to Yes, Genesis or Led Zeppelin, I'll let you draw your own conclusions...

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars pleasantly surprised..., February 26, 2005

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Ron Nelson "Ron" (Charleston, WV USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Glass Hammer - Lex Live (DVD)

I ordered this DVD with a little risk considering I'd never heard the band's music before, however, I really enjoyed my introduction to the band.

For fans of complex music, performed by serious musicians, this concert is highly recommended. The production of the film itself is unique and interesting. First, the main performance gives fans and those who've never heard the band the idea that this band puts more practice and thought into their efforts.

The show's direction is fabuluous in that you see all performers involved equally, with great views of individual highlights. Plus, the behind the scenes footage really leaves the impression that the band is very close with one another and enjoys what they do.

For those who haven't heard the band, I can only compare them to bands that highlight every instrument. There are no sloppy musicians in this band whatsoever, nor any sloppy performances during this particular show. Personally, the best sounding Magellan material comes to mind, as well as maybe the hardest sounding Yes material.

For those who have heard and liked the band's sound, this DVD couldn't be recommended more. Though in my opinion the music is more in focus than the lyrics/vocals, but what vocal parts are used in the show are great. It's also fun to see nearly every member of the band involved in the lead singing. And though I'm not normally a big fan of female singers or in this case back-up singers, Glass Hammer uses female vocals to their benefit. Their vocal performances help enhance their already glorious sound. This band is for anyone into technical, yet pleasing sounding music. I have to recommend this DVD with 5 stars.